10 Best Internet Providers in Scales Mound, IL

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Scales Mound, IL?

JCWIFI.com is the best internet provider in Scales Mound based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, JCWIFI.com had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Scales Mound, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. JCWIFI.com is an option for 88.44% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Scales Mound, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Scales Mound

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Scales Mound Internet Providers

Based on 90 reviews from Illinois internet customers, JCWIFI.com is the best internet service provider for Scales Mound residents. JCWIFI.com was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.10 out of 5 stars and 31.8% coverage in Scales Mound.

At a national level, based on 2089 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comelec Internet Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.56 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Scales Mound?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by JCWIFI.com. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Scales Mound

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Sand Prarie	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	JCWIFI.com	200 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Comelec Internet Services	50 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Scales Mound

Based on data reported by Scales Mound ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Scales Mound. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with JCWIFI.com. This indicates JCWIFI.com reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Scales Mound?

Illinois customers rate JCWIFI.com as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

JCWIFI.com received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Scales Mound customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Scales Mound, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Scales Mound

Scales Mound Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Scales Mound below, including the metrics used and how Scales Mound compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Scales Mound ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Scales Mound	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Scales Mound that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.54%	44.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	991 Mbps	2,791 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Scales Mound.	6.9	7.1	6.8

 

Scales Mound Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Scales Mound	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	15%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	60%	74%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	60%	75%	76%

Scales Mound ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Scales Mound is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Scales Mound is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Scales Mound have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Scales Mound ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

92% of Scales Mound households have an internet connection despite having 98.77% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of Scales Mound residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Scales Mound?

How Much Speed does a Scales Mound Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Scales Mound is 2.2, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Scales Mound's average household income is $84,242 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Scales Mound also has 6% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Scales Mound has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Scales Mound households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Scales Mound?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Scales Mound?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Scales Mound?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Scales Mound, IL.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Scales Mound?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Scales Mound?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Scales Mound is JCWIFI.com.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, JCWIFI.com may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Scales Mound is JCWIFI.com.
• Viasat, Sand Prarie, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Scales Mound, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Scales Mound compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Scales Mound stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Scales Mound's B ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.